Spring 2027 IT Undergraduate Internship

The Brennan Center For Justice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute focused on democracy and justice in the United States. This in-person internship is based in our New York City office and runs Spring Semester 2027.

Responsibilities include providing desktop and telephone support, documenting calls and resolutions, and offering user-level software support for MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and the Sage fundraising database.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student eligible for Spring 2027 internship.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and attention to detail required.
• Basic knowledge of hardware and software installation preferred.
• MS Office (desktop and cloud) and Office 365 skills required.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP settings and troubleshooting network connectivity.
• Familiar with major smartphone and tablet models and OS; basic Mac knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop and telephone support to Brennan Center employees.
• Properly document all calls and problem resolutions.
• Provide user-level software support, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and Sage fundraising database.
• Upgrade, repair and replace computers and printers as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Detail orientation

MS Office

TCP/IP & networking

Verbal listening

Mobile device familiarity

Macintosh knowledge

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Sage fundraising database

Job description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center's work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them - in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

Note: This internship is in-person at our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Provide desktop and telephone support to all Brennan Center employees.
• Properly document all calls and problem resolutions.
• Provide user-level software support, including but not limited to, MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access), Adobe Acrobat, Office 365, and Sage fundraising database)
• Upgrade, repair and replace computers and printers as needed.

Experience / Skills / Requirements

• Technician Level 1
• Strong communication skills, problem-solving ability and detail-orientation.
• At least a beginner's knowledge of hardware and software installation.
• MS Office (desktop and cloud based) skills
• Familiarity with standard desktop concepts, including TCP/IP settings and troubleshooting network connectivity issues.
• Excellent listening and verbal skills.
• Familiar with major smartphone and tablets models and OS
• A basic understanding of various mobile device platforms and Macintosh.

We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

Note: This internship is only open to undergraduate students in Spring 2027.

Hours: Approximately 10-20 hours per week

Pay: $18.40 per hour

Duration: Spring Semester 2027

Application Deadline: November 23, 2026

Note: The Brennan Center will follow the rules of your school regarding internships. Therefore, if a school doesn't allow you to do a paid internship for some reason (i.e., receiving credit, etc.), then your internship will not be paid. In addition, if you are participating in a formal school internship program that allows you to work more than our stated hours, we will make a determination based on our needs and further assessment of your school's program.

The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.